We packed up the car and headed out on an early Tuesday (3/16) morning... with "surprise treats" for the kids to help pass the time... 11 + hours in the car.
We made a stop at the Dam and viewed Lake Powell in the distance.
The next day, St. Patrick's Day, we visited a fun family park with a miniature steam engine, a carousel, a playground, and lots of space to run!
We spent lots of time at the pool! And enjoyed seeing all the cactus, lemon and orange trees!
We "hiked" Superstitious Mountain, got a few cactus thorns, and took a scenic drive through the canyon (aka trying to find a bathroom for Brody) and visited an "Old West" and Visitor Center.
We traveled to Tombstone... saw a "Gun Fight"... walked the Tombstone Streets, and had our own Old West Picture taken... :)
A definite highlight was seeing a Chicago Blackhawk game... It was a new experience for the kids. Others were "amazed" we brought our whole family (and to some we had a "HUGE" family) and others were "impressed" our young kids did so well through out the game. It was a game with everything...overtime, shoot out, a penalty shot, a fight... everything except for a win! But it was still awesome and fun!
To conclude our trip we visited the Mesa Temple grounds and visitor center... They were preparing for their yearly Pageant. The kids loved the grounds with all the flowers and citrus trees.
The End!
Our favorite part:
Karson - Hockey Game!
Brody - Swimming! and Hockey!
Ben - Swimming in a pool!
Kourtney - Walking all over the place!
Mom - Not having to fix dinners! and doing something different!
Dad - The Chicago Game!
